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NPR yesterday mentioned quite clearly in an interview with John Bolton that economic sanctions are the biggest factor in Iran, and very much on purpose. It is a US strategy, even pre-Trump.
He acknowledged the cultural upheaval that's been going on years ago, too, and also that negotiations with their regime is a "waste of oxygen." But sanctions were definitely central.
Though I suppose NPR isn't really sensationalized... you wouldn't interview John Bolton if you wanted sensational news.